Welcome to BlackOttawa 411 !
WHAT'S THE 411? "Does Canada's National Capital Region have a Black Community? Where are can I find a decent Black hairdresser in Ottawa? I'm looking for a Black tutor for my child, do you know of anyone? Is there a decent Caribbean restaurant downtown?"
For an African or Caribbean person who's new to Ottawa and doesn't yet know their way around, finding out who's who and what's what in the Black community can be a daunting - and frustrating - task. That's where BlackOttawa411 comes in! To make your life easier, I have created this information-packed website where you can not only find African and Caribbean institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, performers, artists and embassies but also events and activities to spice up your social life!
BlackOttawa411 is a community service which I hope you will enjoy and find useful. Feel free to e-mail information which may be of interest to other African and Caribbean people in the National Capital Region. Your suggestions as to how to improve this portal are also welcome. Thanks for visiting ... and come back often for updates!
--Sarah O
WHAT'S THE 411? "Does Canada's National Capital Region have a Black Community? Where are can I find a decent Black hairdresser in Ottawa? I'm looking for a Black tutor for my child, do you know of anyone? Is there a decent Caribbean restaurant downtown?"
For an African or Caribbean person who's new to Ottawa and doesn't yet know their way around, finding out who's who and what's what in the Black community can be a daunting - and frustrating - task. That's where BlackOttawa411 comes in! To make your life easier, I have created this information-packed website where you can not only find African and Caribbean institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, performers, artists and embassies but also events and activities to spice up your social life!
BlackOttawa411 is a community service which I hope you will enjoy and find useful. Feel free to e-mail information which may be of interest to other African and Caribbean people in the National Capital Region. Your suggestions as to how to improve this portal are also welcome. Thanks for visiting ... and come back often for updates!
--Sarah O
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund Bursaries - deadline: May 31, 2013
Attention Grade 12 high school students in the Ottawa region : the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund deadline to apply for one of the $6,000 bursaries is May 31st, 2013. The bursaries are available to any qualified grade 12 black students with financial needs.
For more information, please visit the www.bcsf.ca website or contact the guidance counselor of your school.
For more information, please visit the www.bcsf.ca website or contact the guidance counselor of your school.
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of
Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an
opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the
contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of
Canada.
For events in the National Capital Region, visit Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society 2013 website: www.asianheritagemonth.net
Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an
opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the
contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of
Canada.
For events in the National Capital Region, visit Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society 2013 website: www.asianheritagemonth.net
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival - June 20-July 1, 2013
Among the fabulous black artists you can expect to see and hear at this year's festival:
Mavis Staples, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Courtney Pine, Aretha Franklin, David Murray Big
Band featuring Macy Gray, Wayne Shorter Quartet, and
Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
For more details see "All That Jazz" page and get your tickets through the OIJF website ottawajazzfestival.com
Mavis Staples, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Courtney Pine, Aretha Franklin, David Murray Big
Band featuring Macy Gray, Wayne Shorter Quartet, and
Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
For more details see "All That Jazz" page and get your tickets through the OIJF website ottawajazzfestival.com
Canada's "Queen of Worldbeat", Lorraine Klaasen, wins a 2013 JUNO Award!
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for South-African-born Canadian singer-songwriter Lorraine Klaasen won the 2013 Juno award for WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR for her album "Tribute to Miriam Makeba". She received her award on Saturday, April 20 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Read a review of "Tribute to Miriam Makeba" on All About Jazz
website:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44268#.UXVYqGlzaUk
Watch her March 27, 2013 interview on Global TV-Montreal: http://globalnews.ca/video/433805/juno-nominee-lorraine-klaasen
MOST IMPORTANTLY, support the work of this CANADIAN artist by buying her CD from the website: http://www.lorraineklaasen.com/
2013 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards. World Music Album of the Year winner Lorraine Klaasen. Evraz Place, Regina, SK. April 20, 2013. Photo: CARAS
Read a review of "Tribute to Miriam Makeba" on All About Jazz
website:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44268#.UXVYqGlzaUk
Watch her March 27, 2013 interview on Global TV-Montreal: http://globalnews.ca/video/433805/juno-nominee-lorraine-klaasen
MOST IMPORTANTLY, support the work of this CANADIAN artist by buying her CD from the website: http://www.lorraineklaasen.com/
2013 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards. World Music Album of the Year winner Lorraine Klaasen. Evraz Place, Regina, SK. April 20, 2013. Photo: CARAS
Ottawa hosts the 23rd annual International Black Summit and International Black Youth Summit - August 1-4, 2013!!
August 1 - 4, 2013
Ottawa, Canada
The 23rd annual International Black Summit and International Black Youth
Summit. The Purpose of the International Black Summit is to provide an opportunity for participants to bring into being their vision for the black community and the world. See "Speakers/Conferences" page on this website.
Check www.blacksummit.org for details about the IBS vision, mission and previous summits.
Ottawa, Canada
The 23rd annual International Black Summit and International Black Youth
Summit. The Purpose of the International Black Summit is to provide an opportunity for participants to bring into being their vision for the black community and the world. See "Speakers/Conferences" page on this website.
Check www.blacksummit.org for details about the IBS vision, mission and previous summits.
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks, along with Autism Speaks Canada, has grown into North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, and treatments for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Find out how you can support this important initiative by visiting: www.autismspeaks.ca
OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network needs our help to find donors!
OneMatch is looking for healthy individuals committed to helping any patient in need anywhere in the world. Research indicates that younger male donors (between 17 – 35 years old) are associated with better long term survival rates. The best chance of finding a match comes from the patient’s own ethnic group.
Canada’s database consists of 76 per cent Caucasian and 24 per cent of ethnic origin. For these reasons, OneMatch is making a concerted effort to recruit younger donors and diversify the ethnic representation in the database. Currently, there are 42 Black patients waiting for a stem cell transplant. On the other hand, African Canadians constitute only 0.7 percent of Canada’s Network. There is a strong need for young male Black registrants. More info at www.onematch.ca
Find out how to register by contacting: Jessica Stergiou Coordinator, Donor Management OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network Canadian Blood Services T: (613) 560-7204 jessica.stergiou@blood.ca
Canada’s database consists of 76 per cent Caucasian and 24 per cent of ethnic origin. For these reasons, OneMatch is making a concerted effort to recruit younger donors and diversify the ethnic representation in the database. Currently, there are 42 Black patients waiting for a stem cell transplant. On the other hand, African Canadians constitute only 0.7 percent of Canada’s Network. There is a strong need for young male Black registrants. More info at www.onematch.ca
Find out how to register by contacting: Jessica Stergiou Coordinator, Donor Management OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network Canadian Blood Services T: (613) 560-7204 jessica.stergiou@blood.ca
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volunteers needed for Research on African immigrant women’s health - Ottawa
see "Announcements" page for details
Voiceover work in Toronto
We are looking for female actors who would be interested in auditioning for a voice over. We are looking for females aged 25-45, who has an accent. The accent can be from any part of Africa. The commercial will be for a charity called Journalists for Human Rights and they can pay a small fee of $200. Please contact the following person if you are interested:
DANA GADSDEN
Executive Producer
TATTOO SOUND + MUSIC
W: 416 461 3915 | C: 416 575-8308
Email: dana@ta2music.com
facebook @ta2ink | ta2music.com
see "Announcements" page for details
Voiceover work in Toronto
We are looking for female actors who would be interested in auditioning for a voice over. We are looking for females aged 25-45, who has an accent. The accent can be from any part of Africa. The commercial will be for a charity called Journalists for Human Rights and they can pay a small fee of $200. Please contact the following person if you are interested:
DANA GADSDEN
Executive Producer
TATTOO SOUND + MUSIC
W: 416 461 3915 | C: 416 575-8308
Email: dana@ta2music.com
facebook @ta2ink | ta2music.com
IMPORTANT DATES
2011: U.N. International Year for Peoples of African Descent
2011: 15th anniv. of Federal observance of February as Black History Month in Canada
2011: 25th anniversary of Black History Ottawa
February is Black History / African Heritage Month in Canada
March 20 - Journée internationale de la Francophonie
March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 21 to 27, 2013 - National Volunteer Week
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada
June is National Aboriginal History Month (see "Our First Nations" page)
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Disease Day
June 20 is World Refugee Day
July 18 is Mandela Day
August 1 is Emancipation Day
August 12 is International Youth Day
September 8 is International Literacy Day
October is Women's History Month; Autism Awareness Month (Canada); LGBT History Month
November 20 is U.N. International Child Day
Nov. 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
December 1 is World AIDS Day (see info on BrAIDS for AIDS campaign on "Commemorations" page)
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 5 is International Volunteer Day
December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10 is Human Rights Day
2011: 15th anniv. of Federal observance of February as Black History Month in Canada
2011: 25th anniversary of Black History Ottawa
February is Black History / African Heritage Month in Canada
March 20 - Journée internationale de la Francophonie
March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 21 to 27, 2013 - National Volunteer Week
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada
June is National Aboriginal History Month (see "Our First Nations" page)
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Disease Day
June 20 is World Refugee Day
July 18 is Mandela Day
August 1 is Emancipation Day
August 12 is International Youth Day
September 8 is International Literacy Day
October is Women's History Month; Autism Awareness Month (Canada); LGBT History Month
November 20 is U.N. International Child Day
Nov. 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
December 1 is World AIDS Day (see info on BrAIDS for AIDS campaign on "Commemorations" page)
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 5 is International Volunteer Day
December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10 is Human Rights Day
United Way Community Builder Awards - no deadline (see "Nominate them" page)
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Roxanne Goodman & Friends in concert- Saturday, May 25 (see "Concerts" page)
Thursday, June 6 :United Way 2013 Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala - Ottawa Convention Centre – Canada Hall; Welcome: 5pm/ Program & Dinner: 6pm to 9pm. Tickets: $125 per person. Get tickets & more info at : www.unitedwayottawa.ca
Legendary Zouk band KASSAV in Gatineau on July 12, 2013!! (see "Concerts" page)
AFRICAN FASHION WEEK TORONTO 2013 - August 15-18 (see "Outside Ottawa" page)
Supporting Black History Ottawa through your United Way donations (see "Announcements" page)
Ottawa - and Canada - mourns the passing of an eminent thespian:
Mairuth Hodge Sarsfield (1925 - May, 7 2013)
Born and bred in Montreal, Mairuth Hodge Sarsfield, CQ, was an accomplished broadcaster, civil servant, researcher, and best-selling author.
She worked as a host for the CBC, CTV, and TV Ontario and later became one of the first Black female members appointed to the Board of Directors of the CBC. For Canada's External Affairs Department, she
worked on projects such as Expo 67 in Montreal and Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan, where she organized the Canadian pavilion, for the respective world Expos. As a senior information officer for the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya, she developed and launched a worldwide campaign known as "For Every Child a Tree".
She won numerous awards for theme coordination at World’s Fair pavilions for Canada, and was awarded the Chevalier a L’Ordre National du Québec in 1986, the National Congress of Black Women Foundation's First Literary Award for her novel No Crystal Stair. As well, the city of Cleveland designated a ‘Mairuth Sarsfield Day’ recognizing her work with the United Nations in Nairobi. Mairuth's Canadian best-selling novel No Crystal Stair, was chosen for inclusion in Canada Reads 2005, championed by Olympic fencer Sherraine MacKay.
Mairuth passed away on May, 7 2013, at Mount Sinai Hospital, in Toronto, following complications from a stroke. She was the mother of Jeremy Hodge (deceased, 1979) and noted Canadian pioneering film-maker Jennifer Hodge de Silva (deceased, 1989).
She worked as a host for the CBC, CTV, and TV Ontario and later became one of the first Black female members appointed to the Board of Directors of the CBC. For Canada's External Affairs Department, she
worked on projects such as Expo 67 in Montreal and Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan, where she organized the Canadian pavilion, for the respective world Expos. As a senior information officer for the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya, she developed and launched a worldwide campaign known as "For Every Child a Tree".
She won numerous awards for theme coordination at World’s Fair pavilions for Canada, and was awarded the Chevalier a L’Ordre National du Québec in 1986, the National Congress of Black Women Foundation's First Literary Award for her novel No Crystal Stair. As well, the city of Cleveland designated a ‘Mairuth Sarsfield Day’ recognizing her work with the United Nations in Nairobi. Mairuth's Canadian best-selling novel No Crystal Stair, was chosen for inclusion in Canada Reads 2005, championed by Olympic fencer Sherraine MacKay.
Mairuth passed away on May, 7 2013, at Mount Sinai Hospital, in Toronto, following complications from a stroke. She was the mother of Jeremy Hodge (deceased, 1979) and noted Canadian pioneering film-maker Jennifer Hodge de Silva (deceased, 1989).
Adieu to a great Canadian : Major (ret'd) Walter Watson Peters (January 22, 1937-February 24, 2013
The Canadian Forces family and the Ottawa community has lost another much loved member with the passing of Major (ret'd) Walter Peters on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Nova Scotia-born and a long-time Ontario resident, Mr. Walter Peters was a
dynamic community advocate, a highly accomplished military/civilian pilot, a respected federal civil servant and United Nations advisor, and a successful entrepreneur. His trailblazing feats in the aviation industry and awe-inspiring story of triumph over adversity will never be forgotten.
Walter Peters Veterans Affairs Canada videos
Remembrance
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9106
Prejudice
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9097
United Nations Air Advisor
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9105
Snowbirds Accidental Deaths
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9101
dynamic community advocate, a highly accomplished military/civilian pilot, a respected federal civil servant and United Nations advisor, and a successful entrepreneur. His trailblazing feats in the aviation industry and awe-inspiring story of triumph over adversity will never be forgotten.
Walter Peters Veterans Affairs Canada videos
Remembrance
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9106
Prejudice
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9097
United Nations Air Advisor
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9105
Snowbirds Accidental Deaths
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/video-gallery/video/9101
Daurene E. Lewis, CM (1944 – January 26, 2013)
Daurene Lewis, the first black woman to be elected as a mayor in Canada, died in hospital on January 26, 2013.
A seventh generation descendent of black loyalists, Ms. Lewis became the mayor of Annapolis Royal, N.S., in 1984. Ms. Lewis trained as a registered nurse, and had 30 years of experience in the health-care sector. Most recently, she was principal at the Nova Scotia Community College IT and Akerley campuses. She also was a former director of the Centre for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University.
In 1994 Lewis was added to the Nova Scotia Black Cultural Centre Wall of Honour. In 1995, she was recipient of the United Nations Global Citizenship Award. In 2002, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. That year she also received the YWCA volunteer award, and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.
Daurene Lewis, an accomplished educator, administrator, medical professional, businesswoman, and political trailblazer...and a great Canadian. R.I.P.
A seventh generation descendent of black loyalists, Ms. Lewis became the mayor of Annapolis Royal, N.S., in 1984. Ms. Lewis trained as a registered nurse, and had 30 years of experience in the health-care sector. Most recently, she was principal at the Nova Scotia Community College IT and Akerley campuses. She also was a former director of the Centre for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University.
In 1994 Lewis was added to the Nova Scotia Black Cultural Centre Wall of Honour. In 1995, she was recipient of the United Nations Global Citizenship Award. In 2002, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. That year she also received the YWCA volunteer award, and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.
Daurene Lewis, an accomplished educator, administrator, medical professional, businesswoman, and political trailblazer...and a great Canadian. R.I.P.
2013 - 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (African Union)
2013 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the OAU. This will certainly offer a unique opportunity to pay special tribute to the generation of Pan-Africanists and the founding fathers of the OAU, who in their wisdom and foresight, laid a solid foundation for the unity and solidarity of Africa. Indeed, this will be a time to reflect on Africa's journey over the last five decades and celebrate the unique role played by the OAU in the liberation of Africa from the yoke of colonialism and Apartheid as well as its invaluable contribution towards the objective of achieving unity in our continent. It is also a time to look forward with great hope and optimism for the fulfillment of Africa's aspiration for peace, democracy, development and unity and, hence, reaffirm the collective determination of member States for the realization of Africa's renaissance.
Source: Press Statement on the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Organization of African Unity/African Union
African Union website: www.africa-union.org/
AFRICAN UNION-CANADA NEWS:
African Women Trade & Investment Opportunities Conference (AWTIOC)
May 27 – 29, 2013 - Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
Theme: "The Role of African Women in Stimulating the African Economic Growth". Organized jointly by African Women Diplomatic Forum (AWDF) and African Diplomatic Corps accredited to Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica). To register and for more info: http://ccafrica2012.ca/Women_s_Conference.html
Source: Press Statement on the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Organization of African Unity/African Union
African Union website: www.africa-union.org/
AFRICAN UNION-CANADA NEWS:
African Women Trade & Investment Opportunities Conference (AWTIOC)
May 27 – 29, 2013 - Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
Theme: "The Role of African Women in Stimulating the African Economic Growth". Organized jointly by African Women Diplomatic Forum (AWDF) and African Diplomatic Corps accredited to Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica). To register and for more info: http://ccafrica2012.ca/Women_s_Conference.html
IN MEMORIAM: Nigerian and African Literary Icon, Chinua Achebe
(16 November 1930 – 22 March 2013)
R.I.P. Professor Chinua Achebe (16 November 1930 – 22 March 2013), one of the greatest writers modern-day Africa ever produced. Though another mighty tree may have fallen in our literary forest, your body of work will continue to be studied and admired by generations to come! A Luta continua!
OTTAWA TRIBUTE EVENT
Friday, April 12
7pm to 10pm
Room 270 Residence Commons, Carleton University, Ottawa
Drumbeats for the Iroko: A Festival of Life in honor of
the "Father of African Literature", Chinua Achebe (1930-2013). Organized by: The Nigerian High Commission and Nigerians in Canada.
Biography and most recent work:
Chinua Achebe, David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies http://brown.edu/Departments/Africana_Studies/people/achebe_chinua.html
OTTAWA TRIBUTE EVENT
Friday, April 12
7pm to 10pm
Room 270 Residence Commons, Carleton University, Ottawa
Drumbeats for the Iroko: A Festival of Life in honor of
the "Father of African Literature", Chinua Achebe (1930-2013). Organized by: The Nigerian High Commission and Nigerians in Canada.
Biography and most recent work:
Chinua Achebe, David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies http://brown.edu/Departments/Africana_Studies/people/achebe_chinua.html
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stewardship Youth Rangers - deadline for applications : April 12, 2013 (see "Announcements" page for details)
SPRING into ACTION with CARIBBEAN FITNESS FETE - March 16-May 4, 2013 (see "Focus on Health" page)
Apply now for a Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund bursary (see "Announcements" page)
Apply now for a Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund bursary (see "Announcements" page)
Educate yourself about the "Black experience" in Canada!
Black History in Nova Scotia
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
http://www.bccns.com/
Black History in Ontario
Ontario Black History Society
www.blackhistorysociety.ca/
Owen Sound's Black History
http://www.osblackhistory.com/history.php
Ontario Heritage Trust
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site (Dresden)
http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Conservation/Buildings/Uncle-Tom-s-Cabin-Historic-Site-(Dresden).aspx
Black History in Alberta, Western Canada
Alberta's Black Pioneer
Heritage
http://wayback.archive-it.org/2217/20101208160345/http://www.albertasource.ca/blackpioneers/index.html
National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton chapter
http://www.nbccedmonton.ca/
Black History In British Columbia
BC Black History Awareness Society
http://www.islandnet.com/~bcbhas/
Black History in Quebec (Montreal area mostly)
La Table ronde du Mois de L’histoire des Noirs
http://moishistoiredesnoirs.com/index.php/en/?lang=en
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website section on Black History Month
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
http://www.bccns.com/
Black History in Ontario
Ontario Black History Society
www.blackhistorysociety.ca/
Owen Sound's Black History
http://www.osblackhistory.com/history.php
Ontario Heritage Trust
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site (Dresden)
http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Conservation/Buildings/Uncle-Tom-s-Cabin-Historic-Site-(Dresden).aspx
Black History in Alberta, Western Canada
Alberta's Black Pioneer
Heritage
http://wayback.archive-it.org/2217/20101208160345/http://www.albertasource.ca/blackpioneers/index.html
National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton chapter
http://www.nbccedmonton.ca/
Black History In British Columbia
BC Black History Awareness Society
http://www.islandnet.com/~bcbhas/
Black History in Quebec (Montreal area mostly)
La Table ronde du Mois de L’histoire des Noirs
http://moishistoiredesnoirs.com/index.php/en/?lang=en
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website section on Black History Month
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp
Community Appeal: Let's help Nicholas keep reaching for the big leagues!
Nicholas Ngwafusi is a rising star in junior league ice hockey currently playing with the Ottawa Junior 67 AAA Team. Keeping this very talented young man playing at this elite level is extremely expensive. Last year (2011 season), his father had to shell out about $18,000 in fees and expenses, not including equipment and travel. Despite various appeals, Nicholas has been unable to secure a sponsor/sponsors to help ease this financial burden, so we are reaching out to YOU, the community from which Nicholas hails. Please help us help this gifted Ottawa athlete continue on his path of excellence in hockey and make our community proud on the ice! Contact G. Ngwafusi to see how you can help: Tel. 613.276.0847 or e-mail godloven@yahoo.com
Don't touch that dial!CHUO FM 89.1 RADIO
Every Saturday, listen live to: Afrika Revisited at 10 AM EST followed by Black on Black at 11 AM "Where knowledge does not hide itself from those who seek it." www.twitter.com/blackonblack891 www/facebook.com/blackonblack891 Grooving and learning...
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Martin Luther King, Jr Day - Jan. 16
This United States federal holiday marks the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Official King Center website: www.thekingcenter.org
See Ottawa events for 2013 on "Martin Luther King Day 2013" page THE SPECTRUM Click on the PDF file below to read the latest edition of Ottawa's The Spectrum newspaper. 
Worth tuning in for...!Tune in : Saturdays - CHUO 89.1FM (www.chuo.fm) 7am - 1 am, African, Caribbean and Latin American music and news. Saturday, April 20, 2013 10am-11am Afrika Revisited, hosted by S. Onyango Remembering Rwanda. Celebrating Zimbabwe. Musical tribute to Thomas Sankara. Plus lots of great music from all over the African continent and community updates! Saturday, March 23, 2013 10am-11am Afrika Revisited, hosted by S. Onyango IN MEMORIAM: Nigerian author Chinua Achebe (16 November 1930 – 22 March 2013). Plus lots of great music from all over the African continent and community updates! Saturday, March 23, 2013 11am-12pm Black on Black, hosted by S. Onyango IN MEMORIAM: Bobbie Smith of The Spinners. Commemorations: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - March 21; International Day of La Francophonie (March 2). Spotlight on Fartun Adan, 2013 International Women Of Courage Award Recipient (event coming up on March 26). Plus community updates! Saturday, March 2, 2013 10am-11am Afrika Revisited, hosted by S. Onyango Musical tribute to Ghana (independence dinner on March 9). Spotlight on Kenyan Presidential Election 2013. Plus lots of great African dance music and community updates! Saturday, March 2, 2013 11am-12pm Black on Black, hosted by A. Coddett & S. Onyango In Memoriam: Walter Peters; Remembering Trayvon 1 year on...BHM 2013 in Ottawa-Gatineau: It's a wrap! Spotlight on The Nathaniel Dett Chorale & Dr Brainerd Blyden-Taylor. Celebrating St. Lucia (March 9 independence Day gala). Plus community updates. Essence Magazine's tribute to First Lady Michelle Obama
ESSENCE: A Salute to Michelle Obama
Editors of Essence Magazine (Author) Release Date: Jan 8 2013 Through her commitment to her family and community, professional pursuits and personal passions, First Lady Michelle Obama is redefining possibilities and opportunities for women in this century. ESSENCE has chronicled Mrs. Obama before she ventured into the national spotlight. Now, in First Lady Michelle Obama, ESSENCE editors recapture those early moments and illuminate her current role as First Lady today in a special commemorative book that charts one of the most incredible personal journeys in American history. More info on "For your bookshelf" page. |
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